PeoriaCon 2026
March 7 - 8, 2026
Peoria Civic Center - 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL
Hosted by PlayEX and PeoriaCon
The PlayEX Arena will be BACK at PeoriaCon 2026!
"We’re thrilled to announce that Playex Esports will be joining us at PeoriaCon®! Get ready for live esports competitions that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just love the thrill of competitive play, you won’t want to miss the action. Details on tournaments, games, and how to participate will be coming soon—so sharpen those skills and prepare to go head-to-head with the best!" - PeoriaCon Newsletter (8/24)
2026 will be our third year at PeoriaCon and we're so excited to announce our tournament lineup...
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Tournament Rules / Formats
We will be running 3 mini-tournaments featuring popular Jackbox Party Pack games!
Player Cap: 24
Player Cap: 12
Player Cap: 16
Is your favorite game full? Don't worry! You can still participate and even swing the outcome as an audience member!
The winners of each mini-tournament will move on to a grand finals... featuring the Jackbox staple game... YOU DON'T KNOW JACK!
Each game will have moderation enabled and will be monitored by our production team.
Travel to the Convention
From Chicago metro area, use Interstate-55 south, take I-74 West in Bloomington, IL. In Peoria, use exit 93 towards Downtown Peoria. Take left on NE Adams Ave. Take right on N William Kumpf Blvd. Civic Center will be on the right.
From Wisconsin (Madison, points north), follow I-90 East, then follow I-39 South in Rockford. Take I-74 West in Bloomington, IL. In Peoria, use exit 93 towards Downtown Peoria. Take left on NE Adams Ave. Take right on N William Kumpf Blvd. Civic Center will be on the right.
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For eastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee, etc) - follow I-94 East to I-294 South. Then follow I-55 South. Follow top instructions from there.
Registration
Stay tuned for PeoriaCon 2026 registration info!
